Usher

by **themusicking** » Mon Feb 20, 2012 1:04 am

As Usher' 7th Studio Album approaches, I thought I would post some lists every now and again.. all Usher related off course!!!

For the people who might be interested, here are some videos that Usher has made a cameo in... and not actually lent his vocals too:

Donell Jones: U Know What's Up http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-UJGvE8vnQ

The Notorious B.I.G.: Nasty Girl http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufKxCclo7-c&ob=av2e

Justin Bieber: One Time http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHVhwcOg6y8&ob=av2n

T.I: Rubberband Man http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjDdzWZxDwc

Beyonce: Naughty Girl http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZuJ_OHBN78&ob=av2n

Jermaine Dupri: Welcome To Atlanta http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5W73HaVQBg&ob=av3e

Rico Love: Settle Down http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBR5J6El2zo

One Chance: Look At Her http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QkZp-jCeOk

There are probably others aswell... so let me know if I have missed any.

by **Dino** » Fri Feb 24, 2012 10:42 pm

can yall believe it that usher's been going strong in the game since his 1997's breakthrough hit "U make me wanna"

He's from the era of bsb,spicegirls,hanson,puffy&mase etc etc

And thats before xtina.nsync,britney,ricky and the rest of the late 90's teen pop explosion.

by **danbarj** » Fri Feb 24, 2012 10:47 pm

Yes, he's definitely one of the most enduring since he's come out! And he's had MASSIVE success on all fronts - awards, touring, album sales, single sales, AIRPLAY, etc.

He's full circle musically!

I am hoping he smashes like he did with Confessions with music that puts me in the same vibe Confessions does.

by **themusicking** » Sat Feb 25, 2012 12:50 am

Well His first single that he released was back in 93. He has been going longer than Oasis, Spice Girls, Jay Z etc...

by **tada** » Sat Feb 25, 2012 5:03 am

themusicking wrote:Well His first single that he released was back in 93. He has been going longer than Oasis, Spice Girls, Jay Z etc...

and still keep releasing great tunes! cannot wait for the new album era!!!

by **oasisbobo** » Sat Feb 25, 2012 12:27 pm

The new album should be mega

by **GetBack** » Sat Feb 25, 2012 12:49 pm

Well, he really has an amazing voice! I can't wait for it, I didn't really like the Raymond v. Raymond album.

by **themusicking** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 5:57 pm

Interview with Pharrell on Working on Usher's new album:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... bCLMq4fTA#!

Apparently Pharrell recieved exclusive sound bites from Hans Zimmer who is a film music composer. And he supposedly used some sound bites from movies such as Batman and The Lion King, and used them on a track he produced for Usher. Pharrell described it as "sounding as if your on top of Mount Olympus." 8-)

Sounds Interesting, and very different.

by **Lorenzo** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 9:35 pm

I hope he works with polow.

by **emilhot** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 7:11 pm

Lorenzo wrote:I hope he works with polow.

Yeah that might be a good idea!

I really hope this new era will bring a great uptempo Urban banger like Yeah & Lil' Freak! :wink:

by **themusicking** » Thu Mar 01, 2012 11:34 am

Usher sings a couple of lines from 'Climax'.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCqxucWu ... ature=plcp

He also talks about the record here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AG9C2CYh ... ature=plcp

There are also 3 more parts to the interview if you go into the first youtube link and look at the videos that where uploaded by the user.

Higlights include Usher mentioning he is going to star in a movie, and will play a character who is a 'icon of our time'.

Who do you think this might be?

Have a good feeling it is someone within Soul/R&B as apparently Usher didn't even have to audition. My gut feeling is someone like James Brown or Marvin Gaye.

by **RapUpPlayer** » Fri Mar 23, 2012 4:33 pm

^^Nope, its not Marvin and James.

Usher to play boxer Sugar Ray Leonard

Usher has confirmed that he’s set to play Sugar Ray Leonard in an upcoming boxing film called Hands Of Stone.

Leonard, a world champion in five different weight divisions, finally retired from boxing in 1997 after a number of comebacks.

The film is about legendary Panamanian boxer Roberto Durán.

The R&B star said he was in training for the role in the film which he says will also star Robert De Niro and Gael García Bernal.

“I’m in preparation for a very incredible role,” Usher said.

“If you guys see me running around London that’s what it is.

“If you see me in the corners boxing. I’m doing that while working on this album.”

The singer confirmed he’ll start filming for the movie later in 2012.

He also said De Niro is cast as legendary boxing trainer Ray Arcell – who coached 18 world champions including Durán.

Usher, who has scored huge hits with tracks like Yeah!, admitted that he’s yet to meet Leonard in person.

Usher has appeared on screen before, most recently in 2010 film Killers.

Usher’s 2004 Confessions is currently the biggest selling album of the 21st century so far.

I dont know, this icon of our time.

by **themusicking** » Sat Mar 24, 2012 12:11 am

RapUpPlayer wrote:^^Nope, its not Marvin and James.

Usher to play boxer Sugar Ray Leonard

Usher has confirmed that he’s set to play Sugar Ray Leonard in an upcoming boxing film called Hands Of Stone.

Leonard, a world champion in five different weight divisions, finally retired from boxing in 1997 after a number of comebacks.

The film is about legendary Panamanian boxer Roberto Durán.

Sugar Ray Leaonard is one of the best boxers of all time.

Probably behind the one and only Sugay Ray Robinson....

Am suprised he has got a boxing role... but if Will Smith and Hilary Swank could do it... then so can he..

The R&B star said he was in training for the role in the film which he says will also star Robert De Niro and Gael García Bernal.

“I’m in preparation for a very incredible role,” Usher said.

“If you guys see me running around London that’s what it is.

“If you see me in the corners boxing. I’m doing that while working on this album.”

The singer confirmed he’ll start filming for the movie later in 2012.

He also said De Niro is cast as legendary boxing trainer Ray Arcell – who coached 18 world champions including Durán.

Usher, who has scored huge hits with tracks like Yeah!, admitted that he’s yet to meet Leonard in person.

Usher has appeared on screen before, most recently in 2010 film Killers.

Usher’s 2004 Confessions is currently the biggest selling album of the 21st century so far.
I dont know, this icon of our time.

Sugar Ray Leaonard is one of the greatest boxer of all time.. probably behind the one and only Sugar Ray Robinson.

I am suprised he has gone for a boxing role... but if Will Smith and Hilary Swank could do it... then he stands a chance.

by **Aaliyah14** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 4:24 am

When you are in the closet and most everyone knows you are there whats the point in continuing to stay in it?

by **themusicking** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 1:29 pm

Aaliyah14 wrote:When you are in the closet and most everyone knows you are there whats the point in continuing to stay in it?

What a pointless post! "If you got nothing good to say, then don't say nothing". What makes you think he is 'in the closet'?

by **GetBack** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 4:57 pm

Very big shoes to fill for Usher! I hope he does a great job!

by **Plym** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 12:00 pm

Looking buff as $hit. I'm ready for this new album Ush.

by **TheRealest** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 2:21 am

*faints*

by **Titan3510** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 3:48 am

therealestMC wrote:*faints*

Shonda...

by **Titan3510** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 10:55 pm

What's y'all favorite non-single Usher song?

by **JSparksFan** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 10:57 pm

Titan3510 wrote:What's y'all favorite non-single Usher song?

Probably "Separated".

by **Titan3510** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 11:10 pm

What album is that on?!

by **JSparksFan** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 11:16 pm

Titan3510 wrote:What album is that on?!

International edition of 8701.

by **Titan3510** » Sat Apr 14, 2012 12:34 am

JSparksFan wrote:
Titan3510 wrote:What album is that on?!
International edition of 8701.

Oh okay.

Yeah because I was like....

by **Ruthymon** » Sat Apr 14, 2012 12:59 am

Titan3510 wrote:What's y'all favorite non-single Usher song?

That's What It's Made For
Can U Help Me
Okay
She Don't Know
Pro Lover
Foolin' Around
Hot Tottie
Lingerie

And many more...